For Riders

What are the benefits?

Using riding games, trail rides and challenges suited to the abilities of the riders, therapeutic riding:

Improves balance, coordination, posture and reflexes

Increases strength, mobility, flexibility and muscle tone

Enhances concentration and learning ability

Helps develop confidence, trust, responsibility and cooperation

Encourages socialization and friendships

And above all – it’s fun & exciting!

Who may participate?

Any individual with a developmental or physical disability benefits from riding. Challenges may include: accidental impairment, ADD/ADHD or autism, Cancer, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, hearing or visual impairment, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, stroke or traumatic brain damage, and other special needs. Suitable candidates are referred by doctors, therapists, family, friends and volunteers.

When?

Group lessons are on Sunday mornings in the Spring Chief Hector (May – June), Camp Chief Hector for the Summer (July – August) and the Fall Chief Hector (September – October). Other times are by arrangement.

SPRING LESSONS:

Fridays: May 3, May 10, May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14
Afternoon Lessons 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM

Sundays: May 5, May 12, May 26, June 2, June 9, June 16
Afternoon Lessons 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM

Rocky Mountain Adaptive is a Not for Profit Society, with the primary aim of providing any individual with a disability the chance to access all sporting and recreational activities in the Canadian Rockies.